Taking any medication means potentially experiencing its possible side effects. Concern about antidepressants' side effects may prevent some individuals from taking them.

When most people think of major depression, they probably don't realize there are different types. But there are, and certain types can affect other health concerns.

Kids who don't get enough sleep might drive their parents crazy sometimes, but there could be more at stake. Kids' waistlines could suffer too.

Some of the biggest killers worldwide are diseases that can largely be prevented: heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, cancers and diabetes. But it will require some effort.

Drinking alcohol and smoking are often vices that go together. That combination of vices also may also except when discussing the risk for esophageal cancer.

Couples married for a long time don’t often mention food when speaking of how they have kept the relationship going, but maybe they should.

Quitting smoking is a tough task for most smokers. One healthy activity might be a great place to start.

Aerobic exercise can promote healthy weight loss and bone health. New research shows that it could also help maintain brain volume and fight cognitive decline.

Previous research has suggested that people who have surgery to lose weight tend to drink more alcohol after the surgery, but new research suggests this may not be true.

The search for possible causes of autism has gone in a lot of different directions. But finding a link does not mean finding a cause.